Activities Director

Our facility provides post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment with private suites and a focus on physical, medical, emotional and spiritual support. We are seeking a cheerful, friendly individual to join our team as an Activity Director with excellent customer service skills.

If you join our amazing team, you can expect a collaborative, family-like environment and competitive wages with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k benefits.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Completion and certificate of a state approved Activity Therapy Training Program
• Prior experience in activities services in a nursing home
• Knowledge of current state and federal nursing home regulations including resident rights
• Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the normal aging process
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must hold a valid driver’s License
• Preferably have a certificate or diploma as evidence of Activity Therapy Course

This list is subject to individual facility policies and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities.

• Plan, execute, and evaluate a diversified activity program which meets the varied needs and interests of individual residents based upon activity assessment of resident interests
• Participate in the multidisciplinary resident care conference. Ensure each resident’s activity program is consistent with the Plan of Care established by the resident, family, and multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident participation and other issues relating to activity services; conduct periodic charting reviews to determine compliance of records
• Identify and utilize community resources to provide programs that align with residents’ interests and needs
• Recruit community volunteers or organizations and schoolchildren to participate in activities; coordinate scheduling and supervise their activities
• Comply with licensure and federal certification rules and regulations in all activity service responsibilities
• Coordinate and assign tasks to staff related to the activity program; delegate and provide direction and feedback as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Interview, hire, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of activities staff; maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Enforce personnel policies and maintain full knowledge of the Employee Handbook
• Prepare and maintain department records and statistics
• Participate in performance improvement program monitoring activities related to activities programming
• Develop, maintain, review, and revise appropriate policies and procedures within the Activities Department
• Manage personnel, fiscal, and supplies resources within approved budget guidelines; develop yearly operating budget and participate in capital expenditure decisions; monitor expenses and report to the Administrator
• Respect and maintain residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality
• Attend seminars or workshops to stay current in activities services
• Attend administrative staff meetings and collaborate with other departments to promote effective team management and resident care
• Serve as a member of facility committees and corporate councils as appointed
• Participate in professional relationships and/or membership in local, regional social services organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Assist with planning and setting up employee/family functions (e.g., picnics, holiday parties)
• Submit articles for inclusion in the monthly resident newsletter
• Perform shopping for personal items for residents per request when family is unable

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.